Embark on a profound pilgrimage to the Holy Land, where sacred sites intertwine with ancient legends. Follow in the footsteps of Jesus as you explore Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Nazareth, Galilee, Cana, the Dead Sea, and Ein Karem. Immerse yourself in the hallowed tales and teachings, visiting iconic landmarks and experiencing powerful spiritual moments. From the humble manger to the revered Holy Sepulchre, traverse landscapes that witnessed miracles. Unveil the divine essence that permeates these sacred grounds and be forever transformed.
Depart for the Holy Land.
Arrive in Tel Aviv and visit Netanya on the Mediterranean Sea.
Tour Caesarea by the Sea, the site of an early Christian community; Mt. Carmel; Bethsaida and Chorazin; and Magdala, the hometown of Mary Magdalene.
Enjoy a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. Visit the Church of the Multiplication, the Church of the Primacy of Peter, the house of Peter’s mother-in-law, and the first-century synagogue where Jesus taught and performed miracles. Ascend the Mountain of Beatitudes, where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount. Visit Cana of Galilee, where Jesus performed his first public miracle. Continue to Nazareth and visit the Basilica of the Annunciation.
In the morning, ascend Mount Tabor. Visit Samaria-Sebastia and stop at Jacob’s Well, where Jesus met the Samaritan woman. Continue to Jerusalem, passing Shiloah, where the Ark of Covenant was kept.
Visit the ruins of Herod’s fortress atop Masada. Continue to the Dead Sea and enjoy a panoramic view of Ein Gedi before visiting Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Stop at the baptismal site on the Jordan River, where you can renew your baptismal vows. Continue to Jericho and the Mount of Temptation. Visit Bethany and Lazarus’s tomb.
Walk along the Old City of Jerusalem ramparts to St. Stephen’s Gate, the Church of St. Anne, and the Pools of Bethesda. Visit the Convent of the Sisters of Zion and see the arch of “Ecce Homo” and the Lithostrotos. Explore the area of the Holy Sepulchre. Continue to the Mount of Olives, visit the Church of the Pater Noster, and walk the Palm Sunday path. Visit the Church of All Nations. Drive to Mount Zion to visit the Upper Room, the tomb of King David, and the Dormition Abbey. Continue to the House of the High Priests and the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu.
Begin the day in Bethlehem, visit Shepherd’s Field, and see the traditional birthplace of Jesus in the Basilica of the Nativity. Celebrate Mass in one of the Grotto chapels beneath the Basilica of the Nativity. Visit Ein Karem and see the Church of the Visitation.
Celebrate Mass in the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament at the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre. Tour the basilica with the opportunity to enter and exit the empty tomb. Visit Emmaus, where the resurrected Christ appeared to His disciples; the Church of Our Lady of the Arc of the Covenant; and the Israel Museum, which houses the Dead Sea Scrolls. Farewell dinner in Jerusalem.
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